Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 14th, 2015 4:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Persistent Slabs and Wind Slabs.

Landon Shepherd, Parks Canada

Jasper.

Warm temperatures will help settle the snowpack and make for easier travel conditions. Extreme winds on Friday will make exposed locations unpleasant.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Continued warm temperatures are expected for the next several days. Friday should bring some light snowfall combined with strong westerly winds.

Snowpack Summary

Warm temperatures are helping settle the snowpack and heal some of the facetting that has occurred over the past several weeks of cooler weather. The snowpack is highly variable throughout the region ranging from mostly weak, un-supportive facets in the south to a more settled snowpack that still supports skier travel further north.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported in the forecast zone.

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Friday

Problems

Persistent Slabs

Some small pockets of surface hoar may still be present at and below treeline.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Wind Slabs

Be careful with wind loaded pockets while approaching and climbing ice routes.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Jan 15th, 2015 4:00PM